Drugs for Parkinsons Disease Flashcards

1
Q

Levodopa is commonly used with what drug/s?

A

Carbidopa/benserazide:

DDC (dopa decarboxylase) inhibitors

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2
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Apomorphine/bromocriptine MOA

A

DA agonist

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3
Q

Selegiline/rasagiline MOA

A

Irreversible MAO-b inhibitor

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4
Q

Entacapone MOA

A

COMT inhibitor

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5
Q

Levodopa MOA

A

Metabolic precursor of dopamine, can cross the BBB

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